downtime
Member Since: 11 Dec 2015
Location: devon
Posts: 3
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I am looking at next new toy and surprise its a D4.
My dilemma is with circa 25k to spend on a pre-loved one do I go for a 2011 xs or a 2012 gs.
I have always had XS spec on landies but is the engine / gbox update on the 2012 worth the extra cash or down speccing?
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 11th Dec 2015 3:10 pm |
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motolite
Member Since: 18 Mar 2013
Location: Sydney
Posts: 931
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Hi downtime and welcome. Best thing would be a test drive if the 2 different cars, but personally I'd go for the MY12 with the 8 speed 
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| 11th Dec 2015 7:22 pm |
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DaveT
Member Since: 01 Aug 2005
Location: Cornwall
Posts: 2573
  
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Yes, 8 spd is worth holding out for, and £25k should secure an XS on the right day. Long succession of Disco's since 2001...
SIII Lightweight - neglected & rusting. Bulkhead, A panels, vent panel & outriggers now disintegrated - Next years project!
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| 11th Dec 2015 8:04 pm |
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M3DPO
Member Since: 22 Sep 2010
Location: Notts.
Posts: 8154
 
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I had the pleasure of a spirited ride in an 8 speed and quite honestly the performance was breathtaking, the gear changes could hardly be detected, if you want ultimate speed, power and smoothness go for the 8 speed.
Hopefully in the later model the big end shells have been modified not to spin  It can when others can't,
It will when others won't,
It goes where others don't.
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| 11th Dec 2015 8:12 pm |
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galwaygreen
Member Since: 30 Oct 2011
Location: plymouth
Posts: 6525
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8 speed 3 litre........fantastic
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| 11th Dec 2015 10:15 pm |
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Russell
Member Since: 24 Aug 2007
Location: Kent
Posts: 10564
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+1 MY17 D5 1st Edition Namib Orange
MY15 D4 HSE Kaikoura Stone
MY12 D4 HSE Nara Bronze Sold and gone
MY11 D4 HSE Stornaway Grey Sold and gone
D3 S spec Silver Sold and gone
Tow bar, full length roof bars, side steps, tow bar storage unit, surround camers.
D4 camera club
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| 11th Dec 2015 10:22 pm |
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CFB
Member Since: 02 Dec 2005
Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire
Posts: 6100
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I went the other way and went for a 11MY HSE with 6spd box. I'm happy as I like all the extras on the higher trim version but the box does feel a bit dated the way it changes but still happy with my choice, couldn't have had a GS with cloth seats, just too basic.
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| 11th Dec 2015 10:47 pm |
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Pedros
Member Since: 25 Jun 2011
Location: Cumbria
Posts: 454
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The 8 speed box is a definite plus, but don't think that you'll be hard done by if you buy the 6 speed. It's still an awesome vehicle all round. I guess it'll be a question of what you see for your money and what you value the most. Happy hunting.
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| 12th Dec 2015 1:56 am |
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MarkOne
Member Since: 23 Jul 2011
Location: County Antrim
Posts: 3345
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I'm saving my pennies for a 12my 8 speed, once you drive one you'll want one.
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| 12th Dec 2015 6:02 am |
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Dom Harvey
Lord of the Four Fingers
Member Since: 15 Apr 2005
Location: Dorset
Posts: 7454
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Just bought 2012 8 speed, it's awesome and so different to the old 6sp on my previous D3. Mine's a GS but it does have leather seats  2004 Discovery 3 - gone
2006 Discovery 3 - gone
2008 Discovery 3 GS - gone
2011 Freelander LE Special Edition - gone
2007 Discovery 3 XS - gone
2012 Discovery 4 GS - current
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| 12th Dec 2015 11:48 am |
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superspoons
Member Since: 19 Mar 2013
Location: Herts
Posts: 112
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After driving both an 8 speed and now my 6 speed 2011 D4 I'd say buy a 6 speed HSE and get it remapped by Bell. Your'll save money, get the same performance(if not better when you consider the low down torque and smoother running) and get a great 6 speeder for £25k. See my post in the Forum Sponsors section regarding my D4 remap. cheers,
Superspoons
2010 Range Rover Vogue 3.6TDV8
1998 Defender 50th
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| 12th Dec 2015 12:02 pm |
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RDR
Member Since: 24 Mar 2013
Location: Derbyshire
Posts: 2260
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IMO the 3.0 & 8 speed combo is the biggest improvement to the Disco in the last 10 years even over the D4 facelift. I sometimes get to drive a 6 speed and when i do it always hits me how different they are I always thought my 2.7 6 speed was superb but getting back into my current one after a day in a 6 speed its always the drivetrain that i notice, it just allows you to "make progress" so effortlessly and smoothly. MY06 S - Gone but not forgotten
MY12 HSE - Gone
MY16 HSE Luxury - Sold
MY20 D5 HSE - Sold
Current RR L460 PHEV
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| 12th Dec 2015 12:12 pm |
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dlgis
Member Since: 02 Oct 2015
Location: Tunbridge Wells
Posts: 398
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I had exactly the same decision to make back in October and decided to stick out for an 8sp. Got a 12MY GS with leather interior and a couple of other extras. You can retrofit some extras for not too much money. I'm just about to fit the cruise button panel to get that up and running. And I prefer having my own satnav with its live traffic updates rather than the built in jobbee. Another nice upgrade is remote operation of the fuel burning heater to get the car defrosted on a cold morning.
Hope that helps
Darryl D4 GS 12MY
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| 12th Dec 2015 3:57 pm |
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dubbs
Member Since: 18 Apr 2012
Location: Gloucestershire
Posts: 3626
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8 speed and 3 litre are what really make a 4 such a different vehicle to the 3
If I had to stay 6 speed or 2.7 then I'd stick with the far
More practical D3 interior MY15 DIY Black Pack (Better than factory and half the price!)
Prospeed rock/tree sliders w/steps
HSE Winter wheels
TransK9 B24
Travall Cargo Guard
Hatchbag
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| 12th Dec 2015 8:00 pm |
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discocuzzy
Member Since: 02 Feb 2008
Location: surrey
Posts: 2752
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Lack of gadgets put me off, I would rather have a higher spec 6 speed sdv6 than a GS, but granted the 8 speeder is lovely.
Coming from a D3, the better engine, suspension, and general drive of a high spec 6 speed swung it for me.
I paid £23k for a My 11 Sdv6 HSE with 68k "you cannot teach stupid people to do clever things"
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05 plate D3 HSE in Zermat- Gone
11 Plate D4 Landmark in Fuji white- Gone
08 Plate D3 Hse in Buckingham Blue- Gone
58 plate D3 HSE Silver- Gone
10 Plate D4 HSE Stornaway Grey
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| 12th Dec 2015 8:33 pm |
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